Category: News Release
School Board Approves $670 Million FY21 Budget
May 8, 2020
At its May 7 meeting, the School Board unanimously approved its Fiscal Year 2021 Arlington Public Schools (APS) Budget to fund operations for the 2020-21 school year.
APS Announces Plans for Close of School Year and for Summer School
May 8, 2020
At last night’s School Board meeting, APS announced a proposed modification to the end of year calendar for 2019-20 and discussed summer school options.
La Junta Escolar de Arlington nombra nuevo superintendente tras búsqueda nacional
May 7, 2020
En la reunión de la Junta Escolar de esta noche, la Junta Escolar de Arlington nombró al Dr. Francisco Durán como el nuevo Superintendente de las Escuelas Públicas de Arlington (APS).
Arlington School Board Names New Superintendent Following Nationwide Search
May 7, 2020
At tonight’s School Board meeting, the Arlington School Board named Dr. Francisco Durán as the new Superintendent of Arlington Public Schools (APS). The School Board unanimously approved the appointment following a five-month nationwide search that included 39 applicants and a strong pool of candidates.
School Board Open Office Hours for Mon, May 4
May 4, 2020
School Board Member Barbara Kanninen will host virtual Open Office Hours on Mon, May 4 from 5-7 p.m.
May Is Bike Month! Go the Distance, from a Distance
May 1, 2020
Did you know that May is Bike Month?
Wakefield Resource Teacher for the Gifted Named AAUW Educator of the Year
May 1, 2020
Wakefield High School Resource Teacher for the Gifted Wendy Maitland has been selected as the Educator of the Year for the Arlington branch of American Association of University Women.
Special Announcement: Upcoming Public Hearing on the School Board’s Proposed FY 2021 Budget
May 1, 2020
While the School Board is moving to virtual meetings through the emergency closure, the Board is still working on virtual public comments abilities. Therefore, the public hearing on Tue, May 5 will be in person and will follow social distancing guidelines.
Extended Day, Pre-K Montessori and Community Peer Pre-K Program Credits to be Applied to Future Fees
May 1, 2020
APS has been contacted about March and April fees paid for Extended Day and PreK programs, including Primary Montessori and PreK Community Peer Program (CPP).
May Calendar for School Board Meetings and Work Sessions
May 1, 2020
The Arlington School Board’s May schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available.